How do I Remove Rust Marks From Carpet?
Rust stains often go undiscovered until you move a piece of metal furniture from your carpet. Rust marks are often more noticeable on lighter colored carpets, but they can ruin the look of any carpet. Instead of immediately calling carpet cleaners or running to the store to purchase a commercial product, you can treat and remove these rust stains at home. Treating the rust stain at home will save you money. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Butter knife
- Liquid dish soap
- Sponge
- Towels
- Ammonia
- 2 cups water
- Bowl
- Spray bottles
- Lemon juice
- Washcloth
- Commercial rust remover
Instructions
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Remove from the carpet the metal item that left behind rust stains.
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Scrape the rust off the carpet with a butter knife. Scrape gently so that you do not pull on the carpet fibers and damage them.
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Add two to three drops of liquid dish soap to a damp sponge. Blot the rust stain with the sponge, and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Blot the area with a clean towel to soak up the water. Continue to blot the area with the sponge and towel to remove the rust stain. If the rust stain remains, proceed to step 4.
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Combine 1 tbsp. ammonia with 2 cups warm water in a bowl. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle, and spray the rust area to saturate the stain. Allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Blot the area with a towel, and continue to apply the ammonia mixture until you remove the rust stain. If the rust stain appears stubborn, proceed to step 5.
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Pour lemon juice into a spray bottle. Spray the lemon juice onto the rust stain and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Rinse the area with clean water and a washcloth, and blot it dry with a towel. If the stain remains, proceed to step 6.
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Use a commercial rust removing product designed for fabrics. You may have to call a carpet cleaning professional to remove the rust stain, or the carpet may need replaced entirely.
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Tips & Warnings
Never use chlorine bleach on a rust stain. The chemical reaction will cause the stain to become permanent.
References
- Photo Credit rust image by hazel proudlove from Fotolia.com
